Discography
Two studio albums, a string of classic singles, and enduring compilations.
Studio Albums
Upstairs at Eric's
Yazoo's debut album, produced by the band and E.C. Radcliffe with assistance from Daniel Miller, recorded at Blackwing Studios in London. A landmark of early synth-pop combining Clarke's precise electronic arrangements with Moyet's powerful vocals. Certified Platinum in the UK (300,000+ copies). In 1989, Record Mirror placed it at #35 on their list of the best albums of the 1980s.
- 1. Don't Go SINGLE
- 2. Too Pieces
- 3. Only You SINGLE
- 4. Goodbye 70's
- 5. Tuesday
- 6. Winter Kills
- 7. Bring Your Love Down (Didn't I)
- 8. Midnight
- 9. In My Room
- 10. Bad Connection
- 11. I Before E Except After C
Note: US and later editions included "Situation" as a bonus track.
You and Me Both
The second and final Yazoo studio album. Its title was an ironic reference to the duo's estrangement. A more mature and melancholic record that debuted at number one in the UK and New Zealand. Recorded under strained circumstances, with Clarke and Moyet often working in separate studio sessions. Features "Happy People," the only Yazoo song with Clarke on lead vocals.
- 1. Nobody's Diary SINGLE
- 2. Softly Over
- 3. Sweet Thing
- 4. Mr Blue
- 5. Good Times
- 6. Walk Away from Love
- 7. Ode to Boy
- 8. Unmarked
- 9. Anyone
- 10. Happy People
- 11. And On
Singles
"Only You"
"Don't Go"
"The Other Side of Love"
"Situation" (US release)
"Nobody's Diary"
"Situation" (UK re-release)
"Only You" (re-release)
Compilation Albums
You and Me Both / Upstairs at Eric's
Both albums packaged together shortly after the duo's split.
Only Yazoo – The Best of
Comprehensive single-disc compilation featuring the biggest hits and key album tracks. Included a remixed version of "Only You."
In Your Room
4-disc box set released to coincide with the Reconnected reunion tour. Includes both albums, B-sides, remixes, and rarities.
Three Pieces
3-CD set collecting both studio albums plus a disc of remixes. Released alongside the Reconnected tour.
Reconnected Live
Two-disc concert album documenting the 2008 Reconnected reunion tour. Features live performances of songs from both studio albums, including "Only You," "Don't Go," "Situation," and "Nobody's Diary."
Chart Legacy
In the UK, Yazoo enjoyed remarkable chart success: three of their four original singles reached the top three of the UK Singles Chart, and both albums made the top two of the albums chart (with You and Me Both entering at number 1). Upstairs at Eric's was certified Platinum by the BPI.
In the US, where they were known as Yaz (due to a £3.5 million trademark threat from Yazoo Records, a blues and jazz reissue label), "Situation" topped the Billboard Club Play Singles chart and reached number 73 on the Hot 100, while "Only You" climbed to number 67. Their combination of electronic instrumentation and soulful female vocals was particularly influential on the house music scene that emerged in the mid-1980s.
"Only You" has amassed over 192 million streams on Spotify, cementing its place as one of the most enduring synth-pop tracks of all time.